Rhoda Mae Bendle, 78, of San Carlos, Ariz., passed away on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019 at the Apache Junction Health Care Center in Apache Junction, Ariz.
Born on Aug. 23, 1941 in San Carlos, Ariz., to Hansen and Marie (Sadda) Bendle. Rhoda had worked for the BIA Tribal Administration Office and also the San Carlos Tribal Courts. She enjoyed playing the guitar, she loved to sing and was an avid reader.
Rhoda was preceded in death by her brother Samuel Bendle. She is survived by her son Nathan Bendle (Marianne), her siblings Rachel Pacheco (Nathan), Sarah Cassadore, Esther Rustin (Ted), Deborah Tower, Doreen Pahe, Romelda Goseyun (Terrill), and three grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 at 5 p.m. at Full Gospel Church in San Carlos, Ariz. Funeral services followed with interment at Northgate Cemetery.
Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.
